Biography

McGovern took over the starting
slot as a free safety for the Crusader football team early in his
freshman year and started every game thereafter. He had three
interceptions as a freshman, four more his sophomorer year, six
additional steals as a junior and a nation-leading 11 as a senior
-- setting a school record in the process. When he graduated
he ranked second in career interceptions at 24, behind fellow Hall
of Famer John Provost ‘75. As a junior, he was chosen
first team All ECAC and Honorable Mention All American, while his
fantastic senior year garned the following awards: . All New
England (first team); All ECAC (first team); Kodak All American
(first team); and A.P. All American (first team). Co-captain of the
1984 squad, McGovernl played on teams which compiled an overall
record of 31-13-1, including the 1983 Lambert Cup champions. After
graduation he pursued a career in collegiate coaching.

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